PanOptix helping over 500,000
Licensed to Alcon, the implantable intraocular lens known by the name “PanOptix” and invented by Opthalmology Professor Jim Schwiegerling is now helping over 500,000 cataract patients to see at close, medium and far distances – including the inventor himself.
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Three Cheers for Better Dog Breath!
Thanks to the creative work of Associate Professors Eric Lyons and David Baltrus of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the BIO Institute, startup uPetsia is working to bring to market a harmless bacteria strain to battle bad breath in our furry friends.
Learn MoreThe UArizona now has a total of 23 Fellows and Senior Members of the NAI. This past year, these individuals were recognized.
While we were unable to hold our annual awards gala in person, we still recognized and honored those who have been our greatest champions over the past year. We are grateful for all their contributions and look forward to continuing to work with them for years to come.
James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Jim Schwiegerling, a University of Arizona optical scientist, has designed implantable cataract replacement lenses for the eye that allow for mid-range vision, and may eliminate the need for glasses or contacts for some.
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Joe Valacich & Jeff Jenkins
Started by Professor of MIS Joe Valacich and his former student Jeff Jenkins, now at BYU, startup Neuro-ID is a rising start in the world of financial technology and innovation or “fintech.” Founded in 2015, the company has gone on to raise funding, improve and expand its offerings, and expand its customer base. Through its many successful partnerships, the company’s technologies now touch millions of customers.
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Tech Parks Arizona
Carol Stewart, a long-standing authority on research parks, is the Associate Vice President for Tech Parks Arizona at the University of Arizona. Carol Stewart leads the UA Tech Park at Rita Road and is developing the UA Tech Park at The Bridges.
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UA Venture Capital
UAVenture Capital was founded by Fletcher J. McCusker and Michael Deitch, the CEO, CFO team at SinfoníaRx and also the duo behind the startup to IPO of Tucson based Providence Service Corporation (Nasdaq: PRSC)...
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Vinodh is a researcher, author and serial entrepreneur with a passion to build, scale, and grow products that solve real problems for real people using technology, innovation and systems thinking.
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This year, we honor our Commercialization Partners' contributions as a whole; we cannot thank them enough for their dedication, insight and willingness to come to the table to be a part of our mission.
